Area Description

Provides 950 feet of bank access upstream of fourth bridge crossing on River Road along the west side of the river. Anglers can wade fish both upstream and downstream. The next free public downstream take-out for float trips is the TPWD lease access site at Mountain Breeze Campground (lat 29.806575, long -98.154115) located approximately 5.5 miles downstream below the third bridge crossing. Take-out locations for shorter float trips are available for a fee. Anglers wishing to float a shorter stretch should check with the Rio Raft and Resort staff to make arrangements for a shuttle and/or alternate take-out location.

Angling Opportunities

Rainbow and brown trout, Guadalupe bass, smallmouth bass. This site is stocked by TPWD with rainbow trout from December – February. Check the trout schedule for specific stocking dates.

Special Conditions on Public Use

Access is open from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset each day for angling from the banks and launching non-motorized boats, canoes, kayaks, or other floatable devices for the purpose of fishing. Vehicle and trailer parking by anglers shall be in designated areas only and uses covered by this lease include only the items above associated with angling.

To limit fishing pressure in this area, a 10-vehicle limit is in place at this access site. Free access is first come, first serve. After the 10-vehicle limit is reached, access will be granted for a daily fee of $8 per person. All uses other than angling will result in a daily access fee being charged. Anglers should check in at the Rio Raft office upon entering the property. If the office is not open, there is a box near the office door for recording vehicle information.